Instructions for Forms 1040 and 1040-SR

The Government Publishing Office seeks proofing, printing, binding, packaging, labeling, staging, palletizing, and distribution of approximately 1,260,648 saddle-stitched pamphlets containing Instructions for Forms 1040 and 1040-SR (Rev. 2026), with bids due October 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.

No set-aside applies. Place of performance includes the prime contractor's facility for printing and distribution, with final distribution to 332 TAC/POD addresses beginning January 15, 2027 (approximately 86,832 copies) and to 3,208 TFOP addresses beginning January 22, 2027 (approximately 1,173,816 copies).

Specification requirements include 132 pages per pamphlet at trim size 8-3/8" x 10-7/8", conventional offset printing in black ink only, and saddle-stitching in two places. The contractor must be an approved USPS Intelligent Mail Package Barcode provider and possess Adobe Acrobat DC software capability. Printing and distribution (shipping/processing mail) are non-delegable; any contractor unable to perform these predominant production functions will be deemed non-responsible. Soft proofs are due December 30, 2026. The Government reserves the right to adjust final quantity by up to 30% until December 15, 2026, and page count in 4-page increments until the print file is received.

Bids must include pricing for the base quantity, additional copies per thousand, and 4-page increases or decreases. The Purchase Order will be issued on or before November 3, 2026. The contractor must provide daily production reports (Form 9659) and daily electronic distribution/shipping reports (Form 2040), and comply with specified shipping methods including Domestic Mail, Small Package Carrier, Motor Freight, and Air Freight as applicable. The contract is subject to GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, Rev. 01-18) and Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program at Level IV quality. NAICS code is 323117 (Books Printing); PSC is T011 (Photo/Map/Print/Publication—Print/Binding).